Annual Report 2023

142 2023 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT Delegation of Responsibilities to Senior Management The Senior Management is responsible for implementing the strategies and managing the Group’s day-to-day businesses under the continual supervision of the Board and the corresponding Board Committees. Drawing upon the extensive experience and expertise in different areas of each member, the Senior Management provides accurate, adequate and detailed financial and operational information in a timely manner to the Board to keep the Directors informed of the latest developments of the Group, enabling them to make informed decisions and discharge their responsibilities effectively. The Role of Company Secretary The post of Company Secretary is held by Ms Lana WOO, who is a fellow member of The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute throughout 2023. She is responsible for ensuring that the correct Board procedures are followed, advising the Board on all corporate governance matters and facilitating the induction and continuous professional development of Directors. She reports to the Managing Director of the Company, and all Directors may call upon her for advice and assistance at any time in respect of their duties and the effective operation of the Board and Board Committees. In 2023, the Company Secretary took more than 15 hours of professional training to update her skills and knowledge. Accountability and Audit Financial Reporting The Board is responsible for the preparation of the Group’s financial statements. It ensures that a true and fair view of the financial status of the Group is given in accordance with the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRS”) issued by the HKICPA and the disclosure requirements of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong). This responsibility extends to the accuracy and sufficiency of the content of interim and annual reports, as well as “price-sensitive” announcements and other financial disclosures required by the Listing Rules, reports to regulators and any information that needs to be disclosed under statutory requirements. The financial statements of the Company and the Group for the year ended 31 December 2023 on pages 190 to 274 of this Annual Report represent a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group, and the results and cash flow for the year. The Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Company, together with the Senior Management and the external auditors, has reviewed the accounting principles and policies adopted by the Group, discussed auditing, internal control and financial reporting matters, and reviewed the financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023. Internal Control and Risk Management Systems The Board has the overall responsibility for establishing, maintaining and reviewing the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control and risk management systems. It is duty bound to safeguard the Group’s assets and stakeholders’ interests, manage the Group’s existing and anticipated risks, and provide reasonable assurance against material misstatement of information (whether financial or non-financial). Stringent internal control measures are implemented at all levels of the Group in order to ensure effective monitoring of its day-to-day operations. The Audit and Risk Management Committee is delegated by the Board with the responsibility of maintaining and reviewing the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management systems and determining the nature and extent of any significant risks. With the assistance of the external auditors and the Internal Audit Department, the Audit and Risk Management Committee provides sound assurance regarding the quality and effectiveness of the control practices.